Brown marmorated stink bug requirements

MPI is working to reduce the risk of brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSBs) getting into New Zealand. Stink bugs are a serious pest for agriculture and horticulture and can be a social nuisance. If you're importing vehicles, machinery or parts there are requirements you must meet.

BMSB measures for target vehicles machinery and parts

If you're importing targeted vehicles, machinery or parts from certain countries you must meet certain MPI requirements to manage the risk of brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSBs) getting into New Zealand. The list of countries that need to meet these requirements are in Schedule 3 of the vehicles, machinery and parts IHS issued on 22 July 2019.

These 33 countries are:

Albania

Japan

Andorra

Kosovo

Armenia

Liechtenstein

Austria

Luxemburg

Azerbaijan

Macedonia

Belgium

Montenegro

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Netherlands

Bulgaria

Romania

Canada

Russia

Croatia

Serbia

Czech

Slovakia

France

Slovenia

Georgia

Spain

Germany

Switzerland

Greece

Turkey

Hungary

USA

Italy

You must provide documentation to MPI showing your cargo meets the requirements of the IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Parts. If your cargo requires BMSB management under the Standard there is the option of MPI-Approved System management or treatment with an MPI-Approved Treatment before the cargo arrives in New Zealand.

The definition of vehicles, machinery and parts is broad – check which goods are included for BMSB requirements in the IHS by using the specific definitions provided.

BMSB season – when the measures apply

The risk season is from 1 September until 30 April. Note, MPI may apply emergency measures if we find BMSB infestations.

Is your cargo transshipping via a BMSB-risk country on the way to New Zealand?

Sometimes, new and used vehicles,machinery and parts are manufactured in (or originate from) a 'non-BMSB-risk country', but then get transshipped via a 'BMSB-risk country' on their way to New Zealand. This transshipping may expose the cargo to the risk of BMSB. Because of this, MPI has requirements you need to meet if you're transshipping during the BMSB-risk season (September to April of each year).

We've prepared information to help you understand what you need to do if you're transshipping your cargo through a BMSB-risk country before it arrives in New Zealand.

Is your cargo being treated in a BMSB-risk country?

Target new or used vehicles, machinery and parts from BMSB-risk countries can meet BMSB requirements if they use MPI-Approved Treatments before they arrive in New Zealand. However, there are post treatment conditions which importers also need to meet before MPI will accept the treatment. We've prepared information to help you understand what you need to do if you're treating your cargo in a BMSB-risk country.

Is your cargo transshipping through a non-BMSB risk country on the way to New Zealand for treatment or repacking?

Sometimes new and used vehicles, machinery and parts are manufactured (or originate from) a 'non-BMSB-risk country', then get transshipped via another non 'BMSB-risk country' on their way to New Zealand for repacking or treatment. This may also occur for sea containers from Italy. If repacking into other FAK container occurs in non-schedule 3 countries (such as Singapore), you will need to ensure the correct country of origin is stated and the correct documents are submitted to MPI. If you plan to treat for BMSB in a non BMSB country, there are conditions to ensure the goods meet MPI’s BMSB treatment requirements.

An MPI-approved system is an option for meeting BMSB requirements specified in the Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment IHS. An MPI-approved system must provide a high level of risk management against BMSB and other regulated pests. This can be achieved through various risk management measures, which you can carry out any time from when the vehicle or machine is manufactured, until the time it arrives in New Zealand.

If you would like to discuss the possibility of an MPI-approved system for vehicles and machinery, email standards@mpi.govt.nz

Provide correct documentation

We recommend you send us the correct documents at least 48 hours before the goods arrive.

If the required documents aren't submitted in time or are incomplete, the goods will be regarded as untreated and directed for treatment onshore.

If you are importing break-bulk goods and documentation doesn't show they have been treated correctly, we may re-ship them at your expense.

Cleaning certificate required for used machinery

From 1 December 2018, a cleaning certificate will be required on the approved MPI cleaning certificate template. This confirms that the used machinery was cleaned externally and internally (involving disassembly) before arrival in New Zealand and includes:

date cleaned (and dismantled where required)

cleaning provider's letterhead/logo including name and physical address

name and signature of the person who conducted or supervised the cleaning.

There are other requirements for used machinery from Japan or Schedule 3 countries.

Treatment certificate for treated goods

identify the cargo treated and include a unique identifiable link to the consignment

specify the date of BMSB treatment, the type of treatment, and the treatment duration

state the actual concentration of gas (if fumigated) achieved and the temperature inside the enclosure

declare that the goods were treated prior to any plastic wrapping.

Cargo must be labelled as treated.

Bill of lading

The bill of lading must include the shipped-on-board date. MPI uses this as the date shipped from BMSB risk countries to decide whether goods are under seasonal requirements.

BMSB inspections

To make sure the measures to manage BMSB are working, MPI inspects specific goods from BMSB risk countries (Japan and Scedule 3 countries) throughout the season. You also have a legal obligation under the Biosecurity Act 1993 to notify MPI of risk pests, such as BMSB.

Voluntary trapping

Light traps have been effective in previous seasons to help operators quickly find and respond to BMSB. Manufacturers, importers and shipping line operators are encouraged to use traps to monitor for the presence of BMSB in:

manufacturing and storage facilities

load ports

shipping vessels.

Voluntary use of light traps may reduce the need for verification of the vessel when it arrives in New Zealand. Report any pests to MPI.

How we charge

For all imported goods, MPI charges the owner or importer of the goods for our services, including: